Can I wear contacts while taking phenazopyridine?
Can I wear contacts while taking phenazopyridine?
For patients who wear soft contact lenses: It is best not to wear soft contact lenses while being treated with this medicine. Phenazopyridine may cause discoloration or staining of contact lenses. It may not be possible to remove the stain.
Can you wear contacts while taking AZO?
Azo-Standard can also permanently stain soft contact lenses, and you should not wear them while taking this medicine. Do not use Azo-Standard for longer than 2 days unless your doctor has told you to. This medication can cause unusual results with urine tests.
How does phenazopyridine stain contact lenses?
The medication itself can act as a dye causing an orange to red discoloration of all body fluids, including the urine, feces, and even the tears. If you wear soft contact lenses, it is possible that the discoloration of your tears can be absorbed by the contact lenses also staining them an orange to red color.
How long does it take for phenazopyridine to kick in?
Uricalm (phenazopyridine) for Dysuria: “This message is VERY IMPORTANT: As soon as you feel even the slightest bit discomfort you must take these pills because they take even up to 45 minutes to really kick in.
How does phenazopyridine hydrochloride work?
Phenazopyridine HCl is excreted in the urine where it exerts a topical analgesic effect on the mucosa of the urinary tract. This action helps to relieve pain, burning, urgency and frequency.
Can phenazopyridine make you sleepy?
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: yellowing skin/eyes, dark/bloody urine, change in the amount of urine, stomach/abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, chills, easy bruising/bleeding, unusual tiredness, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, seizures.
What is phenazopyridine 100mg used for?
25 (Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride 100 mg) Phenazopyridine is used in the treatment of interstitial cystitis; dysuria and belongs to the drug class miscellaneous genitourinary tract agents. There is no proven risk in humans during pregnancy. Phenazopyridine 100 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
How long can you take phenazopyridine?
Do not use phenazopyridine for longer than 2 days unless your doctor has told you to. This medication can cause unusual results with urine tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using phenazopyridine.
How long does it take phenazopyridine to work?
The usual recommended adult dose of phenazopyridine is 100 to 200 mg three times daily after meals. Treatment should not exceed 2 days when used in-combination with an antibacterial agent.
Can I take Tylenol after taking phenazopyridine?
Yes, it if okay to take phenazopyridine with aspirin or Tylenol. There are no known interactions between these medicines. However it does not mean that no interactions exist so if you do experience any odd symptoms please see your doctor.
